Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Leheb Araim, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Visalia, CA

  • NPI 1083623540
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
202 W Willow Ave, Suite 405
Visalia, CA 932916238
(559) 622-8500
fax (559) 622-9410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 5, 2011
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A111675

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1083623540. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
184
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$76,858
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 35 35 $1,204
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 35 35 $169
75571 Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium 30 30 $28
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 25 25 $173
33518 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 23 23 $315
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 20 20 $714
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 15 $130

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Visalia Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 21. This provider delivers 8.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,362
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abiomed 14 $1,275.52
Artivion, INC. 3 $822.10
Abbott Laboratories 1 $138.27
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $59.55
Becton, Dickinson and Company 1 $37.56
Kestra Medical Technology Services, INC. 1 $29.23

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,463
Food and Beverage
$899

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
11
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$146
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 11 0 $146

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Leheb Araim's medical specialty?
Dr. Leheb Araim practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Visalia, CA.
Where does Dr. Leheb Araim practice?
Dr. Leheb Araim practices at 202 W Willow Ave, Visalia, CA 932916238. Office phone: 5596228500.
What is Dr. Leheb Araim's NPI?
Dr. Leheb Araim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083623540, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Leheb Araim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Leheb Araim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Leheb Araim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium (HCPCS 75571). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.